Football In Memoriam thread

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O.J. Simpson, the greatest RB of the 1970's.

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Bill Tobin, the longtime GM of the Bears, Colts & Lions, died at age 83. RIP.

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Roman Gabriel, 4x Pro Bowl QB for the Rams & Eagles, died at age 83. RIP.

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Bob Avellini, QB for the Chicago Bears from 1975-1984, died at age 70. RIP.

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Longtime NFL executive AJ Smith, who was the Chargers' GM when he traded Eli Manning for Philip Rivers in 2004, died at age 75. RIP.

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Legendary Raiders Hall of Fame center Jim Otto died at age 86. RIP.

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Legendary Cowboys Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen died at age 52. RIP.

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Washington Redskins LB Brad Dusek, who played with them from 1974-1981, died at age 73. RIP.

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Khyree Jackson, a CB out of Oregon selected in the 4th rd by the Vikings this year, was killed in a car accident at age 24. RIP.

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Jacoby Jones, WR for the Texans and Ravens who scored two touchdowns in Super Bowl XLVII, including a 108 yard kickoff return, which is the longest touchdown in Super Bowl history has died at the age of 40. RIP.

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Joe D'Alessandris, offensive line coach for the Baltimore Ravens, died at age 70. RIP.

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Eric Moten, an offensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers from 1991-1996, died at age 56. He's now the 11th member of their 1994 Super Bowl team to pass away. RIP.

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Allen Aldridge Jr. , former Broncos and Lions linebacker who was a member of the Broncos Super Bowl XXXII championship team., has died at age 52. RIP.

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Eugene “Mercury” Morris, running back and two-time Super Bowl champion with the Miami Dolphins and member of their undefeated 1972 team has died at age 77. RIP.

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Mercury Morris Highlights: